Fluid of Glee

Brewer:	Dr. Rhomboid Goatcabin		Email:	-
Beer:	Fluid of Glee		Style:	Scottish Heavy Ale
Type:	Partial mash		Size:	5 gallons
Color:	35 HCU (~17 SRM)		Bitterness:	20 IBU
OG:	1.041		FG:	1.013
Alcohol:	3.6% v/v (2.8% w/w)
Grain:	1.75 lb. British pale 1 lb. British crystal 50-60L 3 oz. Roasted barley
Mash:	65% efficiency
	Single infusion, typical
Boil:	75 minutes	SG 1.034	6 gallons
	3 lb. Light dry malt extract
	Irish moss. At one point a grasshopper fell into the boil -- I fished it out pretty quick. I don't think it contributed to the final flavor, but you can try throwing a grasshopper in for about 30 seconds if you want.
Hops:	.75 oz. Kent Goldings (4.5% AA, 60 min.) .75 oz. Kent Goldings (4.5% AA, 15 min.)
Yeast:	WLP028 Edinburgh Ale -- no starter. Just let it sit at room temp for a few hours and then pitched it.
Log:	The usual 2 stage ferm. at +/- 66 degrees.
Carbonation:	4.5 psi at 66 degrees for 8 days
Tasting:	Mmmmmm. As they say in Scotland, "Muy delicioso"

Recipe posted 05/20/15.